Where will it end? Parents say the Pottstown Middle School's ban on Ugg boots is ridiculous because the contraband the district is fighting against could be hidden anywhere else on a student.

For the full story on the ban check out "Parents bash middle school boot ban."

Promises, promises, promises, and the state Legislature never keeps them.

Every year the Mercury collects money and buys gift cards and food for local families in tough economic circumstances. This effort is called Operation Holiday.